敄 (wù) - To exert effort & to strive

敄Tone 4

wù ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 攵

万响

敄 · wù

To exert effort;

to strive;

to be diligent;

to urge;

to encourage.

To exert effortto striveto be diligent

Usage highlights

Diligent studyExert effortEncourage learningStrive diligentlyUrge forwardDiligent work

Synonyms

  • 努— to exert effort
  • 勤— diligent
  • 勉— to encourage

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He diligently studies (敄学).
  • They exert effort in work (敄力工作).
  • The teacher encourages students (敄励学生).

Collocations

  • Diligent study(敄学)
  • Exert effort(敄力)
  • Encourage learning(敄励)
  • Strive diligently(敄勉)
  • Urge forward(敄进)
  • Diligent work(敄作)

Idioms

  • Diligent and tireless(敄敄不倦)
  • Strive with all one's might(敄力同心)
  • Encourage and urge(敄励劝勉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical texts with meanings related to diligence and encouragement.
  • It reflects traditional values of hard work and perseverance in Chinese culture.
  • The character is rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese but appears in some historical contexts.

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